Games and Nitro Games

Games!

On Discord, you'll find two ways to come across games! Nitro Games being the first! For those that are subscribed to Nitro, you'll have access to the list of Nitro Games. You can find these game wedged between your Library & Friends tab.

You'll also find games for sale directly on a developer's server! Those that are interested in learning how to sell your game on your server, go here.

This channel icon indicates that it's a store channel page.

Purchasing

Once a game has piqued your interest, click Buy and you’re sent to a page where you can select your payment method.

Note: We currently accept only Credit Card & PayPal. Keep in mind, paying with PayPal balance currently does not work, there will have to be a Credit Card linked in order for PayPal to work. Learn more about billing here!

For Credit Card enter in Payment Information & Billing Address.

When selecting PayPal a web browser will automatically open to complete the purchase.

Installing

Time to install! Navigate to the Library tab.

From here go ahead and click Install.

You’ll be prompted to select what drive you’d like to install on. The disk space required will also be displayed here.

When installing a game the progress will be displayed at the top of the Library. The Install button will also change to say Downloading.

Please note, if you’re seeing Verifying Install, hang in there. The game is still downloading but isn’t going to display a percentage or ETA.

This is what you’ll see when the download is complete! Note the Downloading button turns to Play! WEEE GO PLAY!

Library

With the Library tab, you'll be able to organize and launch games purchased on other platforms, not just Discord! The game will have to be installed in order for this game to appear in the Library. As soon as the game is installed, refresh the app in order for it to show up!

Keep in mind, there are cases of some games not being detected by the Library. You won't be able to manually add a game either. Sadly, that means the Library doesn't currently detect that game.

Here you’ll see a list of games you’re able to manage from the Library. Right-clicking on the game will give you the options to toggle the game status & the overlay. For games purchased on a server or via Nitro, you’ll also have access to Uninstall, Repair, Create a Desktop Shortcut, Show in Finder.

Games queued for updates will appear at the top of the list, similar to when games initially install.

You’ll be able to organize the Library by Name, Platform, and Last Played by simply clicking on the name at the top.

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to manually add a game to this Library.

Redeem Codes

Got your hands on a fancy code? Find your way to the Redeem Codes section located in Library > Gift Inventory to obtain your game via redeem code. Here is where you’ll be prompted to enter in a 19 character long code.

*fireworks* Now simply navigate back to your Library > My Games to start the install!

Refunds

Long story short, the game must have been purchased in the last 14 days & have less than two hours of total play time. Check out our refund policy in full here! Contact dis.gd/billing to request a refund.

Loss of account

Unfortunately, if you lose access to your Discord account you will also lose the games in your library. To ensure your account has all the recommended safeguards, be sure to check outthis guide.

DLC

DLC, also known as Downloadable Content (should stand for “Discord Likes Cookies” but w/e internet), can also be sold. For example, think of that bonus level, or that neat expansion pack, or adding another pupper to your beautiful family of good woofers - it’s the addition of more content to the games you’re already enjoying.

You’ll see this message if the page you’re viewing is DLC. Inside the message itself will let you know the base game needed in order for that DLC to work.

Note: Keep in mind, we are unable to provide refunds or exchanges for purchases for downloadable content (DLC).

Early Access

We’ve recently added the addition of Early Access titles to the mix! What is early access? It’s sorta like eating raw cookie dough. It’s not yet at a “complete” state; however, it’s still awesome! This is our way of letting you know that the title you’re viewing is currently in this cookie dough state.

Expect a few glitches on your journey. Also, feel prideful for helping a game developer get their baby across the finish line.

Help these great games become even better by providing constructive feedback directly to the game developers via their server. On each Early Access title's page, you'll find an invite link to the game developer’s server above the System Requirements.

Country Banned Games

It’s possible that you’re unable to purchase a game from us due to the game itself being blocked by the country you live in. If you run into this error message, you won’t be able to purchase this game.

Gifting?

Look who’s an awesome friend, you’re good people! At the moment, you can not gift a game to another user. Be sure toupvote the request to gift games if it’s a feature you’d like to see.

Lastly, be sure to give this blog post a read! It outlines our vision for adding games to Discord.